The teaser trailer for upcoming Disney film, Moana, has been released.
Laura Jane Grace on Orlando Shooting
Laura Jane Grace, of Against Me!, spoke with Rolling Stone about the horrific shootings that occurred in Orlando over the weekend:
You’d ideally want to think that venues and shows and clubs, places where people are going to dance and celebrating and enjoying life would be the safe place, but it’s clearly not. To think that whatever crazy fucking religious wars or whatever wars are happening out there are leaking into those areas, it’s so fucking terrifying.
Doomtree – “Spill Me Up”
Doomtree have released their new summer single, “Spill Me Up.” You can stream that below.
WWDC: Apple Thread
JANK – ‘Awkward Pop Songs’ Vinyl Release Show (Video Premiere)
On Friday, May 13th, JANK performed at Everybody Hits in Philadelphia for a special vinyl release show for their new album, Awkward Pop Songs. Today we’ve got the professionally shot video footage from this incredible show to share with you. You’ll be able to find that below. Enjoy!
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Reports: Amazon Preparing Music Streaming Service
Reuters is reporting that Amazon is preparing to launch their own, standalone, streaming music service:
The service will be offered at $9.99 per month, in line with major rivals, and it will offer a competitive catalog of songs, the sources said. Amazon is finalizing licenses with labels for the service, which likely will be launched in late summer or early fall, the sources said.
Worst Mass Shooting in U.S. History in Orlando
The gunman who opened fire inside a crowded nightclub here early Sunday morning, launching a rampage that killed 50 people and injured 53 others in the deadliest shooting spree in the country’s history, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State before the attack, according to U.S. law enforcement officials.
Over the next few days, if you’re able to give blood, please consider donating.
Christina Grimmie Fatally Shot
The Washington Post, reporting on the death of The Voice singer, Christina Grimmie:
“Words cannot begin to describe the pain I am feeling,” Grimmie’s manager, Brian Teefey, said in a statement. “I learned this business through the eyes of a father, and Christina was like a second daughter to me. All I wanted to do was assist her in achieving her musical dreams while protecting her from the pitfalls associated with the business.
Hayley Williams Joins Chvrches at Bonnaroo
Boys Night Out – “Obsequiarch”
Boys Night Out’s new song “Obsequiarch” can be streamed below.
Sponsor: Letlive. Release ‘If I’m The Devil…’
My thanks to Letlive. and Epitaph Records for sponsoring Chorus this week. The band released their new album, If I’m The Devil…, today and you should definitely go give that a listen on Spotify or Apple Music or pick it up. The band will also embark on a headline tour of the U.S. in June to support the album’s release. All of the band’s tour dates are listed below.
Dustin Albright Leaves Shai Hulud
It looks like Dustin Albright has left Shai Hulud mid-tour.
Eisley Going Into the Studio
Eisley are heading into the studio to record their new album with Will Yip. The full press release can be found below.
Local Natives – “Villainy” Video
Local Natives have released a new video for “Villainy,” and announced that their new album Sunlit Youth will be released on September 9th.
Blink-182 Playing Bethesda’s E3
Blink-182 will be playing Bethesda’s E3 this year:
That’s right, the punk rock band famous for “What’s My Age Again” and “All the Small Things” will perform following Bethesda’s E3 showcase on Sunday. It’s part of a post-showcase event called “BE3 Plus” that’s for the showcase’s attendees. In addition to the concert, attendees can check out demos and interviews about the games the company is presenting.